Baklawa

Notes

Ingredients

Almonds, crushed
Walnuts, crushed
Pistachios, crushed
Sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg, grated
Clove, ground
Salt
Unsalted butter, melted
Filo pastry sheets
Syrup
Water
Lemon, half
Cinnamon stick
Honey

Preparation

  1. In a bowl mix almond, walnut, pistachio, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove together.
  2. Brush the bottom of the baking tray with melted butter.
  3. Layer the filo sheets in the tray, brushing every layers till it gets some base set.
  4. Sprinkle dry nuts mixture on the layer.
  5. Continue the same process of filo sheets and mixture twice or till desired level.
  6. Cover last mixture spread with the filo on top with melted butter brushed on top.
  7. Trim any excess filo to fit in the tray.
  8. Using a sharp knife shape the spread in any shape diamond, triangle or square.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden color.
  10. Remove and cool on a rack to avoid burning of the base.

Syrup

  1. In a sauce pan heat sugar, water, honey, lemon peel, lemon juice and cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring the mixture to boil and simmer till it forms into a syrup consistency.
  3. Remove cinnamon stick and pour over warm baklawa.
  4. Cool completely and serve as required.
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